I'm sure, or hoping, this is a feeling we all get at some point - not just escorts but probably with all women. It's particularly harsh for us sex workers to feel this way as our career pretty much depends on how we look (or at least first impressions and whether we get clients do).

I was taking my pictures for my AW profile and I just couldn't stand them. I felt that they were so awkward. I'm 18 and am relatively slim - size 8 on top and 10 on bottom - but my webcam (yes, that's my only way of taking photos ) just made me look so.... puffy. I showed my boyfriend and even he had to admit the webcam was distorting me a bit. The most noticeable part was that my boobs looked really crap, almost saggy, when in real life they're perky (as you'd expect of an 18 year old).

I really went into panic mode, scared I'm not good enough, so worried I'd end up with no clients or people making fun of me (on certain forums), people leaving me horrible reviews or generally getting a bad reputation as the really ugly teenager who thinks she's worth anything near ?100. I have a lot of stretch marks on my bum and really just look like your average teen that's got a bit of puppy fat here and there. I don't see anything wrong with being "big" and of course I know there are many ladies who make lots of money as BBWs, but I'm not in that territory. My body is not curvy or voluptuous, it's just meh. I don't resemble any of the other girls I've found in the 18-24 category. They're either genuinely "curvy" or really slender. The best term to describe me would be a podgy pear-shape. Who would want that?

I want to tell myself to not be worried, that there's something for everyone and all that, but I'm really getting freaked out that I just don't have the body for the job and that I'm just too average. My face is definitely nothing special either, not that I'm showing it on the profile, but at least I am skilled enough with makeup to morph into a strong 7.5... You can't makeup your body and I wouldn't want to con people with photoshop.

I hope this isn't coming across as overly rant-y/attention seeking, I just wanted to discuss with you ladies if you've ever felt like this, especially when first starting out. If anyone wants to be harsh with me and tell me I'm probably not made for the job, feel free. I know I have to be thick-skinned, I think I've just been caught at a particularly sensitive time but it would be reassuring to hear that this is something everyone has and that I will get over it.

Yeah you'll feel better when you're working and getting compliments all the time.
Can your bf not take pics on phone? Webcams are awful

I don't know anyone who looks at their photos after a photo shoot and thinks WOOHOO I look great in them all.  I look at mine and refuse to use any of them.  I have now found it better to get my partner to choose which ones to put on as not only does he see them from the male perspective but he isn't looking through my eyes so they tend to look a little better to him than hey do to me.

In my eyes I have never had a decent photo taken, in his eyes I have quite a few good ones.  Its how we see ourselves and the majority of women dislike one or more parts of their body and the camera always seems to pick those bits out more (in our own eyes but not in everyone elses).

Can you not get a friend to go through your photos and pick out ones she/he likes as I am positive they will have a different view than you do.

If you don't have a camera can you not use a phone as webcams never seem to give good shots and we normally have to be at strange angles so we can press the button. 
If not buy a cheap camera with a remote control and take some that way as then you can get much better angles as can hide the remote under your hand.  You can get some really good deals especially this time of year when the sales are starting up so it might be worth investing in a camera as then you can take as many photos as you want whenever you want and then pick a couple out that look great.

I was taking my pictures for my AW profile and I just couldn't stand them. I felt that they were so awkward. I'm 18 and am relatively slim - size 8 on top and 10 on bottom - but my webcam (yes, that's my only way of taking photos ) just made me look so.... puffy. I showed my boyfriend and even he had to admit the webcam was distorting me a bit. The most noticeable part was that my boobs looked really crap, almost saggy, when in real life they're perky (as you'd expect of an 18 year old).

It's rare for phone cameras to be anywhere near as good as even a mid-range compact camara. Even if you don't have another camera yourself, you know someone who does. Borrow it. Find somewhere with plenty of soft natural light, the early evening is good, and take loads of photos. If one in ten is any good, you're doing much better than most people.

You can crop / alter the angles later.

Wow - rare all agreeing on. 1 in 10 for photos lol